Leroy H. "Sox" Sylvester

Leroy H. 'Sox' Sylvester LAWRENCEVILLE - Leroy H. "Sox" Sylvester, 93, of Lawrenceville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at home. Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident. Sox was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from American Standard, where he worked as a kiln placer and then went on to work for the State of New Jersey for 10 years. He belonged to the Lawrence Township Senior Citizens Club Number One, and was a member of the Lawrence Road Presbyterian Church in Lawrenceville. In his early years, Sox was a pitcher in the Double-A American League. He also enjoyed golfing, traveling, bowling and bingo. Predeceased by his parents, John and Margaret (Moore) Sylvester, his first wife, Charlotte Sylvester, and his second wife, Helen (Spezio) Sylvester, he is survived his nephew, Gabby Dibaczy and his wife, Elaine; his niece, Debbie Evans, and her husband, Rich; his three great-nieces; his one great-great-nephew; and his special neighbors, Bill Plank and John Gladwell. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. at the Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Hamilton. Family and friends may call on Friday, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Saul Colonial Home. www.saulfuneralhomes.com